Exhibition hall of antique books opened in Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See


The Exhibition hall of antique books and the book stock of Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See featured in our video material. 

The Right Hand Reliquary of St. Gevork the Warrior was taken to Moscow from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


To meet the request of Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan – the Primate of the Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan, the right hand reliquary of St. Gevork the Warrior was taken from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by the blessing of Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. On September 24, the... more

Conference in the National Academy of Science dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Hrachya Acharyan


To mark 140th anniversary of Hrachya Acharyan, from October 12-14, a conference was held in NAS under the headline “Modern Objectives of Language Policy and Regulation”. 

Premiere of Haro Stepanyan’s piano prelude by Hayk Melikyan


On November 15, piano Hayk Melikyan gave this year’s final solo performance in Komitas Museum-Institute. The concert features compositions created by the 20th century and contemporary composers. The highlight of the night was the premiere of piano prelude authored by Haro Stepanyan, a Soviet... more

Armenians in jazz: concert in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


A Jazz night had been organized in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Levon Malkhasyan handed jazz club association membership certificates to Armenian jazz musicians, including Alina Yengibaryan and Stepan Kojoyan - the director of the three largest jazz festivals of the Europe. 

Concert on the 11th Academic session of young Armenian art critics


On October 27, during the 11th Academic session of young Armenian art critics, the concert held at Komitas Museum-Institute was attended by musicians involved in scientific activities.   

Concert of Krakow Capella in Yerevan dedicated to the Independence Day of Poland


On November 11, Capella Choir of Krakow, Poland, performed in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall guided by Jan Tomasz Adamus. The concert was dedicated to the 98th anniversary of Polish independence. 

Concert of Chamber Choir of Komitas State Conservatory


Chamber Music House of Komitas hosted chorus arrangements of contemporary Armenian composers. The compositions of Davit Halajyan, Vard Manukyan, Khachatur Martirosyan, Jeni Asatryan and others were performed by the Chamber Choir of Conservatory. 

Excavations of Karmir Blur unfolded a new page on burial ritual in Urartu


2015-2016 saw largescale excavations of Karmir Blur (Teishebaini) in Yerevan. The archaeologists unearthed and excavated 281 toms. The head of expedition assure that this will undoubtedly elucidate a new page in the history of the Kingdom of Van. 

Individual exhibition of Karel Zeman opened in the Museum of Yerevan History


On October 18, the individual exhibition of Czech painter, designer Karen Zeman was opened in the Museum of Yerevan History. The compositions of Zeman were exhibited in Armenia for the first time. 

Ritual vestments in the Armenian Church


Each part of ritual vestment has its clear symbolic meaning. The video presents key elements of ritual vestment of the Armenian Church.     

First edition of Garun Magazine for this year was published


New life, new attitudes and freshness typical for spring: Garun Magazine returns to its reader under this motto. The very first edition of once loved magazine was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Independence.